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Stone Veneer
Fieldstone and natural stone veneer on foundations, exterior walls, chimneys, columns and outdoor features, installed with proper prep behind it.
The short answer
Stone veneer gives a house or a wall the look of solid stone without building a full stone wall. It is a great way to cover an exposed concrete foundation, add stone to the front of a home, wrap a chimney or porch columns, or face an outdoor wall or kitchen. One of our recent projects is a fieldstone veneer wall, the kind of stone that matches the old walls found all over New England.
How long veneer lasts depends on what is behind it. On a house wall, that means a proper water-resistant barrier, metal lath and a scratch coat before the stone goes on, plus a way for moisture to escape at the bottom. On concrete or block, the surface has to be clean and prepared so the mortar bonds. Skipping these steps is why veneer loosens or traps water.
Machado Landscaping & Construction Inc is family-owned, based in Marlborough, MA, with over 25 years of hands-on experience in construction. We work for homeowners and as the masonry sub for builders and general contractors across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
Natural thin stone veneer is real stone cut thin. It has the true color and texture of quarried or fieldstone, does not fade, and looks right next to real stone walls and patios. It typically costs more than manufactured stone.
Manufactured stone veneer is made from concrete cast in molds and colored to look like stone. It is lighter, comes in many styles and usually costs less, though the color can fade over many years and it looks less convincing up close than real stone.
During the free estimate we look at your home, the surrounding stonework and your budget, and help you choose. Matching an existing fieldstone wall or a stone chimney is often a big part of the decision.
In New England, the biggest risk to stone veneer is water. If moisture gets behind the stone and freezes, it can push stones loose or damage the wall behind them. That is why we use a proper water-resistant barrier and lath on framed walls and keep the bottom of the veneer above grade and away from standing water, so it can dry out.
On foundations, veneer usually starts slightly above the soil line, and the grade should slope away from the house. If water is already a problem along your foundation, drainage or waterproofing can be done first so the veneer is not covering a wet wall.
Veneer work involves mortar, cutting and stone dust right next to your house. We protect windows, doors, decks and plantings, cut stone in one area and clean up daily. At the end we clean mortar off the surrounding surfaces, haul away debris and walk the finished wall with you.
Call or text (508) 663-9401 with a few photos of the area and a short note about what you have in mind. We reply within 1 hour during business hours, Mon-Sat, 8am to 6pm.
We measure the wall, check the surface behind it and any moisture issues, show you natural and manufactured stone options and give you a clear written estimate. No visit fee.
We prep the surface, install the barrier, lath and scratch coat where needed, set the stone and finish the joints. Then we clean the area, haul away debris and walk the finished wall with you.
Something else? Call (508) 663-9401. We reply within 1 hour during business hours.
It depends on the stone, wall prep, height and the number of corners. As a rough market reference, installed manufactured stone veneer often runs about $15 to $35 per square foot, and natural thin stone is typically higher, often $25 to $50 or more. Your free estimate gives the real number.
Yes. Covering an exposed foundation is one of the most common uses. The concrete has to be clean and prepared so the mortar bonds, and the veneer usually starts a little above the soil line.
Natural stone has the real color and texture and does not fade, but it costs more. Manufactured stone is lighter and more affordable, with many styles. Both last when installed with the right prep behind them.
We can get very close. Natural stone always varies, so we bring samples to compare with your existing stonework and choose the closest color and shape before we start.
Yes. We are based in Marlborough, MA, and we install stone veneer across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Send your town and a few photos to (508) 663-9401.
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